After the natural flavor, we find salt (also known as sodium chloride). Salt is a common additive in many dog foods. That’s because sodium is a necessary mineral for all animals — including humans.

However, since the actual amount of salt added to this recipe isn’t disclosed on the list of ingredients, it’s impossible to judge the nutritional value of this item.

From here, the list goes on to include a number of other items.

But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this product.

With four notable exceptions…

First, although we can’t be certain, mineral oil is apparently used in this recipe as a stool softener.

However, the inclusion of this additive can be controversial. That’s because the European Food Safety Authority has expressed some concern as to the long term health effects of using mineral oil in human food.3

Next, we find no mention of probiotics, friendly bacteria applied to the surface of the kibble after processing to help with digestion.

In addition, the minerals listed here do not appear to be chelated. And that can make them more difficult to absorb. Non-chelated minerals are usually associated with lower quality dog foods.

And lastly, this food also contains menadione, a controversial form of vitamin K linked to liver toxicity, allergies and the abnormal break-down of red blood cells.

Since vitamin K isn’t required by AAFCO in either of its dog food nutrient profiles, we question the use of this substance in any canine formulation.

When you consider the protein-boosting effect of the soybean meal, this looks like the profile of a kibble containing a modest amount of meat.

Bottom line?

Supreme Dog Food is a plant-based dry kibble using a modest amount of poultry by-product meal as its main source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 1.5 stars.

Not recommended.

Please note certain recipes are sometimes given a higher or lower rating based upon our estimate of their total meat content.

Those looking for a better quality kibble from the same company may wish to visit our review of NutriSource dry dog food.

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Eldee

Show me the meat!!!

Hound Dog Mom

I think this food has a few more issues going on than mold and small pellets.

Frikkie

Bought a bag of supreme dog food from retailer in Aberton and found the pellets smaller than normal and also discovered that mold had set in .Have contacted Supreme pets and retailer and have been assured the problem will be attended to. Hoping also to be a satisfied customer will keep youve posted as first time come backer

InkedMarie

While I’m glad they made good on your problem bag, that still doesn’t change the fact that Supreme is NOT a good food. If it’s working for your dog, good for you but don’t kid yourself about the ingredients

Hvanzyl

I had a problem with a bag of Supreme Pet dog food a few weeks ago and reported it to them. It took some time but patience paid off and they were wonderful even giving me some free bags and personally delivering it to my door. I’ll keep using them as i have done for the past 8 years. Put me down for a reference Pet Supreme…..